India defeat Bangladesh on penalties to retain SAFF U19 Championship

IANS | May 18, 2025 10:28 PM

Yupia, May 18 (IANS) It was a final that had everything. Early drama, missed chances, a fierce fightback, and there was nothing to separate the two sides but India U19s showed nerves of steel to outlast Bangladesh 4-3 on penalties, after it ended 1-1 post regulation time.

Italian International: Paolini cruises past Gauff to claim historic Rome title

IANS | May 17, 2025 11:07 PM

Rome (Italy), May 17 (IANS) Home favourite Jasmine Paolini made history at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, ensuring that for the first time in four decades, the Italian International has an Italian champion in women's singles here on Saturday. Paolini thrilled the partisan crowd in Rome as the No. 6 seed Paolini defeated No. 4 seed Coco Gauff of the United States 6-4, 6-2 in the final at Campo Centrale to claim a historic title.

IPL 2025: KKR knocked out as rain washes off RCB clash

IANS | May 17, 2025 10:43 PM

Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were knocked out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as Match 58 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was abandoned without a toss due to heavy rain at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.